#1 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
Winston-Salem, NC
A+Overall grade141 students9 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Private schools in North Carolina with the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 355 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
United Faith Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 96% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade110 students4 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Brtish International School of Charlotte
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade149 students7 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Durham Academy Middle School Div
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 88% of independent schools in North Carolina
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade1,211 students5 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade180 students11 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
New Garden Friends School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in North Carolina
Greensboro, NC
A+Overall grade224 students5 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
The Oakwood School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 78% of independent schools in North Carolina
Greenville, NC
A+Overall grade313 students5 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
St. Ann Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade319 students6 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Matthews Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the most diverse private schools in North Carolina
Matthews, NC
A+Overall grade160 students9 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Durham Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in Durham
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade1,213 students7 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Statesville, NC
A+Overall grade256 students7 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Immaculata Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC
A+Overall grade123 students10 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Christ School
Episcopal school · Grades 8–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Arden, NC
A+Overall gradeAll boys301 students7 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Blessed Sacrament School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Burlington
Burlington, NC
A+Overall grade255 students12 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Salisbury
Salisbury, NC
A+Overall grade182 students13 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Raleigh Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade228 students10 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Charlotte Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of independent schools in North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade357 students4 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Word of Faith Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 98% of Christian schools in North Carolina
Spindale, NC
A+Overall grade74 students3 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Gorman Christian Academy & Early Learning Center
Baptist school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Durham
Durham, NC
A+Overall grade105 students4 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Hayworth Christian School
Methodist school · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 82% of Christian schools in North Carolina
High Point, NC
A+Overall grade108 students7 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Northside Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
94% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade186 students9 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
Charlotte Islamic Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
The smallest classes of any private school in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
A+Overall grade202 students7 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
St. John Paul II Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Southern Pines
Southern Pines, NC
A+Overall grade230 students11 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in North Carolina
The O'Neal School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Southern Pines
Southern Pines, NC
A+Overall grade483 students8 students per teacher
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